Supporter-waist



E. L. SMITH.

"SUPPORTER wAisr.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. I4. I918- Patented Sept. 9, 1919.

THE COLUMBIA PLANOGRAMI co., WAsmNu'roN, n. c.

n'nrrnn STATES V 1 ELLA LOUISE SMITH, or ROANQKE, ALABAMA.

SUPPORTER-WAIST.

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Application filed. September To all whom it may concern:

binations, constructions and arrangements herein described and claimed.

An object of my invention is to provide an underwaist which is primarily designed for children, and especially for young girls, which is light in weight, comfortable to Wear, and which has the combined advantages of a waist and a supporter.

A further object of my invention is to provide a device of the type described which is so constructed as to obviate any danger or injury to the breasts of the wearer through rubbing.

A further object of my invention is to provide a device having front and rear supporting pieces and provided with side strips with stocking supporters so that the strain comes directly on the shoulders.

A further object of my invention is to provide a supporter Waist which is simple in construction, easily made, and of relatively low cost.

Other objects and advantages will appear in the following specification, and the novel features of the invention will be particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming part of this application, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the waist as worn; and

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the waist in open position ready to be put on.

In carrying out my invention I provide a back portion 1 which is preferably rounded at the bottom as shown at 2. At the top of the back portion 1 are laterally extending integral shoulder straps 3 at the ends of which are secured front portions 1 and 4: respectively, the front portion 4 being provided with fastening means such as buttons 5 arranged to be engaged by fastening means such as the buttonholes 5 on the front portion 4.

Between the back portion 1 and the front portions are side portions 6 which are of the Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 9, 1919. 14,1918. Serial No. 254,098.

a same length as the back portion. The upper ends of the side portions 6 are provided with arm holes 7, these side portions 6 being se cured to the shoulder straps above the latter, as clearly shown in Fig. 1. At the bottom of each of the side portions 6 are stocking supporters 8. In the present instance, these supporters are shown as pieces of elastic webbing, at the top of which is an eyelet 9 arranged to engage buttons 10 on the side portions. A guide strip 11 is carried by the side portions for limiting the. movement of the supporting member 8.

Secured to each of the side portions, the back portion, and the from; portions, is a band 12 which is provided with fastening means 13 and 13. As will be seen from Fig. 2, this band is connected to the front portions A and 4 along their inner edges, a portion of the band being free so as to permit the two ends of the band to be read ily fastened together. The edges of the various strips and bands are bound in the manner indicated in the drawing.

In applying the garment the arms are passed through the armholes 7 and the front portions are brought forwardly and secured in the manner shown in Fig. 1. It will be observed that there is the central back portion and a corresponding central front portion when the two halves of the front por tion are secured together. The band 12 forms a means for-holding the lower portion of the waist in position, and is in itself, in the nature of a support for the body. It will be observed that the side members 6 are in direct alinement with the shoulders of the wearer so that any strain from the stocking supporter comes on the shoulder.

As will be seen from Fig. 1, there is no part of this garment which can chafe or rub against the breasts, and for this reason it is especially desirable for young girls since it is comfortable to wear, and at the same time, affords a strong and durable support for the stockings or other wearing apparel, such as skirts, drawers, etc. To this end, buttons such as those shown at 14 may be provided.

In Fig. 1, the stocking supporter 8 may be raised or lowered, and then attached to a button 10, in its adjusted position.

In order to render the side members 6 exceptionally strong, I provide reinforcing strips 15 for the side members, having extensions 15 passing around the lower back portion, substantially parallel side portions spaced therefrom, and connected thereto at their tops, said side portions having armholes, a pair of front members spaced from the respective side portions, connections between said side portions and said front members at their tops, and a Waist band secured to said back portion, said side portions, and said front members, and having pro ecting ends arranged to be connected together.

tions between said side portions and said 25 front members at their tops, a Waist band secured to said back portion, said side portions, and said front members, and having projecting ends arranged to be connected together, and stocking supporters secured 30 to said side portions.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

ELLA LOUISE SMITH.

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